Koi Fish
$880.00
Our koi sculptures capture the vibrancy, grace, and deep symbolism associated with these captivating ornamental carp prized for generations in decorative ponds and water gardens.
Description
Our koi sculptures capture the vibrancy, grace, and deep symbolism associated with these captivating ornamental carp prized for generations in decorative ponds and water gardens. I sketch each design showcasing the long flowing fins, prominent barbels, dazzling metallic scale patterns, and swirling markings unique to pedigreed Kohaku, Asagi, and Ogon koi prized for competitive shows.
Every fish sculpture renders gorgeously in artful hand-detailed steel, precision fire coloring permanently embedding shades of crimson red, sunset orange, butter cream white, and inky black that bring each creation to life. No two are identical, reflecting that Japanese tradition honors the individual personality in every koi. These hardy yet gentle fish can live for decades, transitioning through evocative life stages from playful fry to sublime elder guardian.
For ponds or tranquil interior spaces, these elegant interpretations pay tribute to the koi’s deeper symbolism of perseverance through adversity, pursuing purpose, and harmonious balance reflected in flowing water – all rendered though tempo-art compositions inspired by delicate Asian brush painting and bold abstract textures.
*All of our sculptures come with stainless steel brackets and hardware for mounting.
Additional information
| Face | Left, Right |
|---|---|
| Items | 36" |
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Armando R. Hevia, a passionate artist and sport fisherman enthusiast, was born in Havana, Cuba, but moved to the U.S. as a young child. He has lived Orlando, Florida since 1972. Fortunately, Florida is a premier destination for fishing, and the open seas have given him a wide realm of both observation and discernment, fueling his creativity to replicate sea life in his own vision.
Armando has always loved to draw, and studied both Commercial Art and Welding at Mid-Florida Tech in Orlando. His welding knowledge prompted him to experiment with creating his first metal sculpture over 20 years ago. What began as a hobby has turned into much more, and he has methodically developed his stainless steel sculptures depicting sea life. All sculptures begin with a hand drawn design before the metal is cut to the proper specifications of each fish. He then grinds each piece to add depth and dimension into each piece. The array of colors is achieved by controlled heat, a process known as fire color. The colors are not painted on, but rather drawn out of the metal by different temperatures of heat. The colors are then embedded into the steel permanently. Each piece is original, and no two pieces are alike.
Armando not only has a passion for, but takes pride in each piece of art he creates. It is clear he has an innate, intuitive gift for art, and is willing and able to create anything the mind can imagine.